Mar 24, 2026
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper Ngatikaura is facing a restraining order from estranged husband Jordan Ngatikaura. In a court document obtained by NBC News, Jordan Ngatikaura filed for a temporary restraining order on March 20. The reality star filed an opposition the sa me day. Jessi Ngatikaura’s attorneys declined to comment. Reps for Jordan Ngatikaura did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment. The request came a day after Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce, according to a court document obtained by NBC News. “This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart,” Jordan Ngatikaura said in a statement to People following the divorce filing. “I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons. While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition. I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect.” The couple met at a birthday party in 2019, he shared in an episode of the “Weekly Trash” podcast, and got married in 2020. Jordan Ngatikaura has a daughter, Peyton, from a previous marriage. He and the “Mormon Wives” star, who has also previously been married, share two children, Jovi and Jagger. The couple’s marital issues have been documented on the Hulu reality show, including infidelity rumors and their 90-day separation. During Season 3, Jessi Ngatikaura revealed she had an “emotional affair” with “Vanderpump Villa” star Marciano Brunette, which led to the couple’s decision to be open and honest on camera about their personal lives. “When we started talking about it on camera, we both agreed that if we’re going to do this, we’re going to do it 100%. We’re going to own our s—. We’re going to talk about the mistakes we’ve made and take the audience along on the journey,” she told TODAY.com in November 2025. Now in its fourth season, which was released on March 12, viewers had been curious if the two were still together. “We still have ups and downs and hard days and, you know, easier days. But that’s just real life,” Jessi Ngatikaura told “Entertainment Tonight” about her relationship with her husband, sharing that she felt it was “important to share” all parts of her life and marriage. Jordan Ngatikaura and Jessi Ngatikaura attend the Freakier Friday Los Angeles Premiere at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California on July 22, 2025. At the time of her interview, she told the outlet, “We’re together. We’ve been back together for almost a year. We’re still working on it. We’re still in therapy. It’s still easy and hard at the same time.” She also said that she can’t easily walk away from her marriage despite their issues because of their children, as well as financial reasons. When joking about needing to protect her newfound empire, Jessi Ngatikaura said, “Yeah, prenups get ‘em.” This story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY: Filmmaker leaves hollywood career to open a candy shop in a small town Amanda Peet opens up about getting diagnosed with breast cancer while parents were in hospice care Woman who sued Bill Cosby for sexual battery awarded $19.2 million ...read more read less
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